Freising Population 2026
Freising has a population of 42,570, making it the #248 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,570
Rank in Germany
#248
Coordinates
48.40°N, 11.75°E
~448 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
473 km
294 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
Cities near Freising
- Munich1,505,005 people · ~32 km away
- Landshut71,863 people · ~34 km away
- Germering40,916 people · ~41 km away
- Ingolstadt120,658 people · ~47 km away
- Dingolfing18,805 people · ~61 km away
- Augsburg301,105 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Freising?
Freising has a population of 42,570 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #248 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Freising in?
Freising is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Freising the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 473 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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